🚫 Breed bans
No national breed rulesItaly dropped its national list of dangerous breeds in 2009; owners of any dog are responsible for its behaviour, and some municipalities add their own rules.
Italy Pet Laws
What national law in Italy says about pets — in plain English, with a link to each source.
🔖 Microchip
Required by national lawYes. Dogs must be microchipped and registered in the regional dog registry, which feeds the national one.
🏪 Pet shop sales
AllowedAllowed. Dogs must be at least two months old, microchipped and registered before sale.
✈️ Travel entry
Standard EU pet passport rulesStandard EU rules: the dog, cat or ferret needs a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination (given at 12 weeks or older, at least 21 days before the first trip) and an EU pet passport. Dogs from outside the EU may need more, such as a rabies antibody test.
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Or follow the RSS feedGeneral information, not legal advice. Local authorities in Italy may have stricter rules.